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Key takeaways
- The Entrepreneur Golden Visa is a 10-year residency with no sponsor.
- Canadians apply on the same criteria as any nationality; documents from Canada must be attested.
- Family members can be sponsored under the same visa.
- GoldenKey obtains the approval letter, which is the step most applicants find hardest.
Background
From day one, processing of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process is 4 to 8 weeks including the Ministry of Economy approval, and GoldenKey tracks each approval stage for you. On the ground, the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process is issued by the federal ICP or by GDRFA Dubai, and the supporting approval depends on your category. Eligibility for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process requires own or partner in a UAE SME with annual revenue of at least AED 1 million, or.
What to do, in order
Step 1Eligibility assessment
GoldenKey checks your documents against the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process criteria and tells you clearly whether you qualify today or what would get you there.
Step 2Nomination or approval letter
GoldenKey obtains the category-specific approval letter from the competent authority for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process. If the authority raises a query on the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Application and medical
The visa application is filed with ICP or GDRFA, you complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Step 4Stamping and family
From day one, your 10-year visa is issued, and we process residence visas for your family members under your sponsorship. For the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents you will need
Keep these ready before you start:
- Passport copy
- Trade licence
- Audited financials or incubator letter
- Medical fitness certificate
- Ministry of Economy approval
Costs
Prices for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. In our experience, government fees change from time to time; the figures on this page update automatically when they do.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Government fees (approx.) | AED 5,000 |
| Approximate total | AED 15,000 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians predictable. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
How GoldenKey helps
Most of our Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians.
Tell us about your plans for the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process cost in total?
As we tell every client, government fees and GoldenKey's service fee are shown in the pricing section on this page and confirmed in writing before we start.
Do I need to live in the UAE to keep the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process?
No minimum stay applies. Golden Visa holders can remain outside the UAE for more than six months without the visa being cancelled.
Can I include my family in the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process?
Yes. Golden Visa holders can sponsor their spouse, children of any age and parents, each receiving a UAE residence visa for the same duration.
Is the Entrepreneur Golden Visa for Canadians: Eligibility and Process renewable?
Yes. The visa is renewed for a further 10 years as long as the original criteria continue to be met.
